When Russell Wilson got injured and the Pittsburgh Steelers had to go with Justin Fields to start the season, many thought the game plan would feature a lot of designed quarterback runs to showcase his athletic talents. There has been some of that but probably not as much as many anticipated.
Through three games, Fields has 28 rushing attempts for 90 yards and a touchdown. That is just 3.2 yards per rush attempt, which is significantly lower than his previous career average of 6.2.
Fields was asked after Thursday’s practice if his lack of rushing is by design.